This reaction is not preferred when base sensitive groups like halogens or bulky groups are present.
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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Clemmensen reduction: reduction of an aldehyde or a ketones with zinc amalagam and concentrate Hydrochloric (HCl) acid.
Note; Clemmensen reduction not suitable for those compound having acid sensitive groups ( basic in nature) such as Alcohol, amines, alkenes, ester, cyclic ketal, nitro etc.
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CORBONYL COMPOUNDS,
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